I am not shure about Minneapolis but there is a great little place in Rochester called John Hardeys. The ribs are alright but the pork plate with thinly sliced pan fried potatoes ( Jo Jo's) has people standing in line waiting for a seat.

There is a pretty good bbq place in right on the edge of downtown minneapolis called the Market BBQ. It is down by the convention center. There ribs are pretty dry but have good flavor. That and you get a lot of food. I recomend trying it. There are always tons of Famous Daves in Minneapolis since they are mainly out of Minnesota and Wisconsin. These are always good!!!!!!

I forgot to post this. When I went on my business trip to Minneapolis Minnesota last month I did get a chance to eat some BBQ. I always try to eat some BBQ when ever I travel. I stayed in downtown Minneapolis and for lunch I walked down to Market Bar-B-Que. I ordered a rack of ribs. It came with slaw and white bread. The ribs were not very good and the sauce was bland. I was not very impressed. The slaw was not good either. I was kind of bummed about my meal not being very good. I decided that since my company was paying for my lunch I would order some pie. I ordered some Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie. It was incredible!!!! I love pecan pie and have eaten many pieces both good and bad. This piece of pecan pie was so good. I would go back there just for the pie! So that is my review. Here is their website if you want to check them out.